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US study says gravitational fields can break and reconnect
Original: US study finds gravitational fields can break and reconnect in space
A new US study reports that gravitational fields, previously thought to be smooth and unbreakable, can snap and reconnect in space in a process reminiscent of magnetic reconnection. The finding, highlighted by science outlets, suggests gravity may behave more dynamically than standard theory implies, potentially reshaping how physicists understand energy release around black holes and other extreme cosmic environments.
Why now: The finding challenges the long-standing assumption that gravitational fields cannot break, making it striking news in physics.
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